Celebrate Ohio Brew Week with a lake cruise — July 12-20 Burr Oak Getaways has partnered with Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center to bring you a fun and peaceful afternoon at Burr Oak State Park. Climb aboard, sit back and relax as we take you for a scenic ride around Athens’ northernmost beauty, Burr…
Category: The Winding Road
Glenford Stone Fort Hike
The Glenford Stone Fort, an ancient Adena–Hopewell hilltop enclosure, dated to 270 BCE, was utilized for ceremonial purposes. The “fort” which is open to the public on a limited basis, offers pleasure for everyone from the archaeologist to the nature enthusiast! The event (June 22, 2019 from 11:00 to 2:00) will commence rain or shine…
Rendville Relive & Revive!
EVENT: JUNE 1 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) – AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Take a deep dive into Rendville history at several locations in this important mining town where African Americans and European immigrants lived side by side creating a fascinating outcome. Hosts will share the town’s rich story with visitors, including five occasions where African…
Sunday Afternoon: Perry County Farm Tours
EVENT: JUNE 2 – VISIT TWO FARMS IN ONE AFTERNOON CHEROKEE VALLEY BISON RANCHCherokee Valley Bison Ranch (1:00 PM) has over thirty bison on their fifty acre farm. Visitors will be able to see our national mammal close up, hear the history of the farm and bison in the area, as well as facts about…
Sunday Afternoon: Perry County Farm Tours
EVENT: JUNE 2 – VISIT TWO FARMS IN ONE AFTERNOON CHEROKEE VALLEY BISON RANCHCherokee Valley Bison Ranch (1:00 PM) has over thirty bison on their fifty acre farm. Visitors will be able to see our national mammal close up, hear the history of the farm and bison in the area, as well as facts about…
Burr Oak Lake History Cruise
EVENTS: MAY 24 thru 27 (12 to 2PM), JUNE 16 (5-7 PM), JULY 12 thru 20 (TBD) – MEMORIAL DAY, FATHER’S DAY, OHIO BREW WEEK* Sit back and enjoy an informative 2-hour guided pontoon cruise on Ohio’s Burr Oak Lake and State Park. Learn why and how the lake was created, listen to unique stories…
Winding Road Stories: Sunflower Bakery
In a continuing series telling our stories along Ohio’s Winding Road, today we visit the Sunflower Bakery in Nelsonville, eat some “Fudgedoodle” cookies, and chat with owner Liz Florentino.
Winding Road Stories: Twin City Opera House
Telling our stories of Ohio’s rising Appalachia along the Winding Road. Today, we visit McConnelsville, and shine a spotlight on the Twin City Opera House.